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The Americas
Paperback. In this volume students of colour relate their first-hand experiences with educational systems and campus living conditions. Their narratives provide an inside perspective that should be useful to those working on diversity issues who are trying to improve institutional culture and policy. Editor(s): Lesage, Julia; Ferber, Abby L.; Storrs, Debbie; Wong, Donna. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL1; JNK; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 144 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742500808
- ISBN
- 9780742500808
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Condition: New
€ 73.54
€ 73.54
Hardback. Seniors are America's most dependable voters; they vote in all elections and contests on the ballot. But definitions of seniors are changing and so, too, must the campaign outreach techniques and strategies used by candidates, consultants, political parties, and advocacy groups, especially to reach seniors with limited sight, hearing, and mobility. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742501119
- ISBN
- 9780742501119
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.58
€ 165.58
Paperback. Seniors are America's most dependable voters; they vote in all elections and contests on the ballot. But definitions of seniors are changing and so, too, must the campaign outreach techniques and strategies used by candidates, consultants, political parties, and advocacy groups, especially to reach seniors with limited sight, hearing, and mobility. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 147 x 15. Weight in Grams: 405.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742501126
- ISBN
- 9780742501126
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Condition: New
€ 56.91
€ 56.91
The Contentious Senate. Partisanship, Ideology, and the Myth of Cool J...
. Ed(S): Campbell, Colton C.; Rae, Nicol C.
Paperback. The Senate is becoming more like the House of Representatives in its increasing levels of partisanship and ideology. This book discusses the changes in Senate life including rules and procedures, leadership and party organization, executive and Senate relations, and debate and deliberation. Editor(s): Campbell, Colton C.; Rae, Nicol C. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHC; JPHV; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 146 x 12. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742501164
- ISBN
- 9780742501164
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Condition: New
€ 60.77
€ 60.77
The United States and the International Criminal Court. National Secur...
. Ed(S): Sewall, Sarah B.; Kaysen, Carl
Hardback. In exploring American reluctance to join the International Criminal Court, this text illuminates a central dilemma facing US foreign policy; whether the U.S. can afford to remain estranged from international institutions that support norms and behaviours it has long championed. Editor(s): Sewall, Sarah B.; Kaysen, Carl. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPS; LBHG; LNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 544.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742501348
- ISBN
- 9780742501348
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Condition: New
€ 196.43
€ 196.43
Paperback. An examination of the strategic histories of five successful congressional candidates. The authors combine interviews, survey data, historical investigation and observation of the candidates to reveal the inner workings of electoral politics. They seek to demonstrate that campaigns do matter. Series: Campaigning American Style. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHF; JPQ; JPVL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 147 x 11. Weight in Grams: 254.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742501416
- ISBN
- 9780742501416
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Condition: New
€ 61.61
€ 61.61
Paperback. This text looks to the history of "the commons" in American and European social thought to better understand contemporary environmental problems. The authors reveal the law's insufficient comprehension of community rights and advocate realistic policy alternatives. Series: New Social Formations. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; JF; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 148 x 15. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742501614
- ISBN
- 9780742501614
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Condition: New
€ 76.02
€ 76.02
Paperback. Often overlooked in the infamous history of US internment during World War II is the plight of internee children. Drawn from personal interviews and multiple primary source materials, "Schools behind Barbed Wire" uncovers this chapter in American history. Num Pages: 208 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBWQ; JFSL; JNK; JWXR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 326.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742501713
- ISBN
- 9780742501713
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Condition: New
€ 62.10
€ 62.10
The Wall Around the West. State Borders and Immigration Controls in No...
. Ed(S): Andreas, Peter; Snyder, Timothy
Hardback. Even as economic and military walls have come down in the post-Cold War era, states have rapidly built new barriers to prevent a perceived invasion of "undesirables". This work examines the practice, politics, and consequences of building these walls in North America and Europe. Editor(s): Andreas, Peter; Snyder, Timothy. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; JFFN; JPS; JPV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742501775
- ISBN
- 9780742501775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 218.54
€ 218.54
Hardback. This volume forms a picture of the past, present and future of Jewish participation in American politics. It contains chapters by journalists, scholars and practitioners with insights into serious questions about the dilemmas that Jews in public service face, as well as humorous sidelights. Editor(s): Maisel, L. Sandy; Forman, Ira N. Num Pages: 512 pages, 150. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; JFSR1; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 184 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1320.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742501812
- ISBN
- 9780742501812
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 43.12
€ 45.99
€ 43.12
hardcover. Is it possible to instil a professional ethic for prison personnel that, in partnership with regulatory constraints, will mediate relations, or are the failures of imprisonment so deeply etched into its structure that no professional ethic is possible? Editor(s): Kleinig, John; Smith, Margaret Leland. Num Pages: 272 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHB; JKVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742501836
- ISBN
- 9780742501836
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.16
€ 181.16
Hardback. This volume pursues the prospects for US progressive political movements in the 21st Century with case studies of ten representative movements, including the anti-globalization forces, environmental interest groups, and takes on the peace movement. Editor(s): Berg, John C. Series: People, Passions, and Power: Social Movements, Interest Organizations and the Political Process. Num Pages: 320 pages, Bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBA; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 495.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742501911
- ISBN
- 9780742501911
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.97
€ 169.97
Paperback. This volume pursues the prospects for US progressive political movements in the 21st Century with case studies of ten representative movements, including the anti-globalization forces, environmental interest groups, and takes on the peace movement. Editor(s): Berg, John C. Series: People, Passions, and Power: Social Movements, Interest Organizations and the Political Process. Num Pages: 320 pages, Bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBA; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742501928
- ISBN
- 9780742501928
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.00
€ 75.00
The Civic Web. Online Politics and Democratic Values.
. Ed(S): Anderson, David M.; Cornfield, Micha...
Hardback. This volume delineates the basic issues, opportunities and dilemmas posed by the introduction of computer-networked communications into US national politics. Editor(s): Anderson, David M.; Cornfield, Michael. Series: Campaigning American Style. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP; UDB; UT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742501935
- ISBN
- 9780742501935
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.88
€ 163.88
Paperback. This volume employs a pro and con format to offer an introduction to the affirmative action debate. Part one draws on state and federal court decisions to support affirmative action to counter racial and gender bias and part two cites the same kinds of evidence to argue against affirmative action. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1H; 1KBB; GTB; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 405.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Edition
- Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742502109
- ISBN
- 9780742502109
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Condition: New
€ 60.32
€ 60.32
hardcover. Focusing on pastoral and lay leadership in the African-American church, this books deals with internal and external issues - such as the tendency towards bifurcated mentality and practices, and the social issue of race and affirmative action. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTB; HRLP5; JFSG; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742502130
- ISBN
- 9780742502130
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.89
€ 180.89
Paperback. States that despite the economic utopianism brought on by globalization, effective solutions to the plight of urban blacks throughout the African diaspora eludes scholars, politicians, and community leaders. This book investigates the interface of the historic racism faced by these urban communities and contemporary trends of globalization. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742502697
- ISBN
- 9780742502697
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Condition: New
€ 67.95
€ 67.95
Paperback. This text analyzes scholarship and controversies on the glass ceiling and labour market discrimination in conjunction with the specific labour histories of Asian American ethnic groups. Series: Critical Perspectives on Asian Pacific Americans. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL; KCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 14. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742503359
- ISBN
- 9780742503359
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.20
€ 62.20
Hardback. Unwilling to see Asian American women silenced beneath the noisy discourse of feminists, cultural nationalists, and Eurocentric historians, Wendy Ho turns to spoken stories of mothers and daughters. In this text, she brings Asian American women's experience to the forefront of gender and ethnicity. Series: Critical Perspectives on Asian Pacific Americans. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ1; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742503366
- ISBN
- 9780742503366
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.49
€ 149.49
Directory of Historic House Museums in the United States
. Ed(S): Walker, Patricia Chambers; Graham, T...
Paperback. This guide to America's historic house museums moves beyond merely listing institutions to providing information about interpretive themes, historical and architectural significance, collections, and cultural and social importance, along with programming events and facility information. Editor(s): Walker, Patricia Chambers; Graham, Thomas. Series: American Association for State & Local History. Num Pages: 500 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBCT; WTHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 214 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1179.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742503441
- ISBN
- 9780742503441
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 181.25
€ 181.25
Hardback. Methodists to Congregationalists, Church of God to the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel - the story of religion in the US is in part the story of its paradoxical religious organizations. This text brings coherence to the shifting picture of 200 years of American religious history. Num Pages: 176 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRAX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 221 x 14. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742503458
- ISBN
- 9780742503458
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.52
€ 126.52
Anti-Asian Violence in North America: Asian American and Asian Canadia...
. Ed(S): Hall, Patricia Wong; Hwang, Victor M...
paperback. Discusses the impacts of racial crime, exploring the relationship between the physical or verbal acts to issues of ethnic identity, civil rights of immigrants, Internet racism, sexual violence, language and violence, economic scapegoating, and police brutality. This work offers suggestions for combating hate crime. Editor(s): Hall, Patricia Wong; Hwang, Victor M. Series: Critical Perspectives on Asian Pacific Americans. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KBB; 1KBC; GTB; JFC; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 146 x 14. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780742504592
- ISBN
- 9780742504592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.36
€ 65.36
Congressional Primaries and the Politics of Representation
. Ed(S): Galderisi, Peter F.; Lyons, Michael;...
Paperback. This text explores the ways in which congressional primary elections appear to be changing. It examines how primary elections influence the types of candidates who run, their support, the positions they take, their resources, media coverage, and the type of party nominees that prevail. Editor(s): Galderisi, Peter F.; Lyons, Michael; Ezra, Marni. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHF; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 149 x 10. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742507678
- ISBN
- 9780742507678
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.20
€ 66.20
Paperback. These essays, inspired by the philosophy of communitarianism, explore some of the key questions related to marriage in America. They consider a roster of innovative polices and practices that are intended to promote a supportive atmosphere for American marriages and represent a range of viewpoints. Editor(s): Whyte, Martin King. Series: Rights & Responsibilities. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 149 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742507715
- ISBN
- 9780742507715
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.37
€ 67.37